1999 Dodge Dakota vs. 1963 Morris Oxford

To start off, 1999 Dodge Dakota is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Morris Oxford weights approximately 50 kg more than 1999 Dodge Dakota.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Dodge Dakota (468 Nm) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morris Oxford.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Dodge Dakota 1963 Morris Oxford
Make Dodge Morris
Model Dakota Oxford
Year Released 1999 1963
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5898 cc 1622 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 60 HP
Torque 468 Nm 122 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 1130 kg
Vehicle Length 5460 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1670 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 3330 mm 2560 mm


 

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